"Phew..."
The Sun Emperor let out a long breath and suddenly revealed a faint smile. "You're right. It's been too long since I last lost, so I let my emotions take control. What happened today was merely an accident among accidents..."
After speaking, he gave Number One and the others a meaningful glance, his voice growing deeper. "Besides, while the Solar Divine Wheel is crucial, the ancestors of my Order Celestial Clan had long foreseen the possibility of losing it. Thus, over countless generations, we have worked together to create a 'spare Divine Wheel.' It is nearly complete in my generation. We had never needed it before, but now, I'll have to spend more effort and time perfecting it."
The moment these words came out, all seven Heavenly Palace members froze, their expressions turning somewhat ugly.
Clearly, none of them had expected the appearance of a "spare Divine Wheel."
Of course, it was impossible to tell whether it was true or false.
But did the Sun Emperor need to bluff?
It seemed he did not.
After saying this, the flames all over the Sun Emperor's body dissipated. He flicked his robe, and his entire person relaxed. Calmly, he said, "I truly have to thank you all. You've helped me clear my head."
"Your Majesty recovered your senses remarkably quickly," Number One said with a bitter smile.
Had he truly recovered his senses, or merely found himself a way down from the stage?
In any case, the Sun Emperor directly quelled his fury. Such control over his emotions was equally astonishing.
"Everyone, we'll see. Today's miscalculation merely delays things. Once the spare Divine Wheel becomes effective someday, I'll return to take the Sun Palace."
After saying this, the Sun Emperor turned and left. He leaped down, picked up Li Wudi and